Designing with Fire Rated Glass
Length: 1 hour
What's included: webinar, quiz, certificate of completion
This is a recording of a live webinar
SAFTI FIRST is North America’s only vertically integrated manufacturer of fire resistive glass, framing, and entrance systems. This 1-hour, unaccredited program provides an overview of their organization’s products, services, and capabilities. The presentation covers basic performance requirements, background on the testing and listing process, and product specific applications related to the NBC. This interactive program contains videos and photographs of products in the field that have allowed architects to push the limits relative to performance and design in one of fenestration’s most rapidly evolving market segments.
Learning Objectives
At the conclusion of this session, participants will be able to:
- Explain safety glazing requirements and how they apply to various fire rated glazing products;
- Identify the difference between fire protective vs. fire resistive glazing based on the code and performance requirements of the application, not the manufacturer’s product testing;
- Implement the correct and code- approved fire rated glazing products based on current IBC code requirements and applications;
- Explain how today’s advanced fire rated glazing products can enhance a building’s overall design and performance.
Subject Matter Expert
Tim Nass
Tim Nass has over 30 years of experience in the architectural glazing industry. As the Vice President of National Sales at SAFTI FIRST, he brings his extensive knowledge and expertise when working closely with architects and contract glaziers. Tim also oversees SAFTI FIRST’s global network of architectural sales representatives.
Price:
FREE for members / $25 for others
